A blogger challenge... I'm in! Check out Piper's original post for more on Alternative Medicine.
1) What are your thoughts on "alternative" forms of medicine?
I admit that I would like to learn more about alternative medicine. Some of it is a little too far out for me, but some of it makes more sense. Does anyone else remember when tumeric was supposed to help CFers?
2) Have you personally ever tried any of techniques to manage your CF (or your child's) other than the typically prescribed routine? If so, what did you think of them? Are you still doing them?
Not yet, but I'm open to new things, especially as my CF becomes more severe. I would never replace any of my current CF routine with alternative medicine, but it could complement it. My biggest concern is how something may interact with all of the meds I'm already taking.
I am considering seeing a naturopathic doctor. I think it's covered by my health care plan. I know other people who have and liked the results, mostly focused around their diet. However, if I went and they said not to eat dairy, meat, sugar, etc. I couldn't do it. No way. I eat what I want. That's what enzymes and insulin are for!
3) What does "healing" mean to you in the context of cystic fibrosis.
Being realistic, healing means "stable" more than anything to me. Feeling well and staying well, both physically and emotionally.
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